Hospice RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke HomeCare & Hospice

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide hospice nursing care with a focus on patients in Durham towards Person County.
• Expected to complete 4-5 patient visits per day.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. No call and no weekend shifts.
• First-time travelers are welcome. Local candidates within a 75-mile radius accepted.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of recent experience in the Hospice field.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only).
• Flu vaccination required; no exemptions or declinations accepted.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete bi-weekly orientation.
• Any scrub color is acceptable.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Clearance & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide searches.
• NC SBI Fingerprint results required within 30 days of start (allowed to pend if proof of completion is provided).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination every 10 years.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive antibody titers (no exemptions).
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (boosters required if low/equivocal).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination for the 2025-26 season (no exemptions).
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation.

Documentation & Orientation

• Must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.
• Completion of online modules prior to orientation.
• Competency exams and skills checklists required.
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, including at least one supervisor.
• Employment application and 7 years of work history required.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse specializing in Hospice care in Durham, NC. The role requires 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in hospice, a valid NC or Compact RN license, and BLS certification. The position offers a Monday-Friday day shift with no weekends or call. Comprehensive health, background, and compliance documentation are mandatory for clearance. First-time travelers are welcome, and local candidates within 75 miles are accepted.